🥔 Creamy Herb Scalloped Potatoes

📝 Description

Creamy Herb Scalloped Potatoes are thinly sliced potatoes layered and baked in a rich, garlicky cream sauce infused with herbs. This comforting side dish is perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, or anytime you want something warm and indulgent. The sauce thickens as it bakes, coating every tender slice with velvety flavor.

🍽 Servings

Serves: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 60–75 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

• 4–5 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2 cups milk (or half-and-half for richer sauce)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup heavy cream

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.

2️⃣ Make the Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and cream. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs. Simmer until slightly thickened (3–5 minutes).

3️⃣ Layer the Potatoes: Arrange sliced potatoes evenly in baking dish.

4️⃣ Pour Sauce: Pour creamy mixture evenly over potatoes. Sprinkle Parmesan on top if using.

5️⃣ Bake: Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20–30 minutes until golden and tender.

Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

💡 Tips

✔ Slice potatoes evenly for even cooking
✔ Add shredded cheddar for extra cheesiness
✔ Use mandoline for thin slices
✔ Resting helps sauce thicken

🥗 Nutritional Info (Per Serving Approx.)

Calories: 320
Carbs: 35g
Fat: 18g
Protein: 7g